The question of how Madley's crime rate compares to similar areas is a valid concern for any prospective resident or current community member. Based on available data, Madley, a Built-Up Area (BUA) in Herefordshire with a population of 1628, exhibits a significantly lower crime rate than both the national average and several of its neighbouring communities.
Madley's crime rate stands at 43.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is considerably lower than the UK average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. This difference highlights that Madley experiences a substantially lower level of reported crime than the average across the United Kingdom. The safety score for Madley is also impressive, registering at 89 out of 100, surpassing the UK average of 79. This score provides a further indication of the area's relative safety.
To gain a more localised perspective, it's useful to compare Madley to its immediate neighbours. Kingstone (Herefordshire) has a crime rate of 70.9 per 1,000 residents, Clehonger records 48.6 per 1,000, Credenhill reports 28.5 per 1,000, and King's Acre shows 27.7 per 1,000. While Credenhill and King's Acre have lower crime rates than Madley, Kingstone and Clehonger both experience higher rates of reported crime.
It's important to remember that crime rates are complex and influenced by numerous factors, including population density, socio-economic conditions, and reporting practices. However, the data clearly demonstrates that Madley is a comparatively safer area when viewed against both the national picture and its immediate surroundings. While the data provided doesn’t specify a timeframe, the comparison offers a snapshot of relative safety.